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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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