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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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