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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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