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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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