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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major 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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