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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning have enabled humans all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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