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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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