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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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