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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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