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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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