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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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