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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 massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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