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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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