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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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