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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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