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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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