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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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