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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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