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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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