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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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