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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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