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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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