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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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