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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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