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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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