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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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