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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different 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 institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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