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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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