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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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