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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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