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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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