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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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