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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand these open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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