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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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