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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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