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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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