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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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