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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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