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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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