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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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