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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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