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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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