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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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