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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are empowering humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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