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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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