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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models 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 handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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