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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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