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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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