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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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