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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education endeavours. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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