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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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