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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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