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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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