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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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