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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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