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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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