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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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