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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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