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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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