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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers 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 MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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