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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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