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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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