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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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