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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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