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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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