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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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