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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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