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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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