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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education