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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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