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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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