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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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