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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand these open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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