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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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