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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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