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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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