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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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