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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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