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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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