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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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