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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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