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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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