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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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