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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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