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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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