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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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