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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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