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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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