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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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