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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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