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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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