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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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