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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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