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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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