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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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