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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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