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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers 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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