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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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