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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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