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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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