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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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