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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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