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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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