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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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