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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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