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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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