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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major 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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