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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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