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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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