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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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