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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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