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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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