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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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