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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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