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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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