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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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