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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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