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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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