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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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