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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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