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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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