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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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