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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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