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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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