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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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