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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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