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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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