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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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