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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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