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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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