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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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