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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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