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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning enable learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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