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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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