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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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