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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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