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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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