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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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