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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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