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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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