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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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