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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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