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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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