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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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