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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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