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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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