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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students 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 MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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