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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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