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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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