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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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