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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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