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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology enable people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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