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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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