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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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