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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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