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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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