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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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