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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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