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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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