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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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