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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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