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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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