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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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