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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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