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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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