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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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