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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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