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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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