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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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