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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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