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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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