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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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