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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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