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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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