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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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