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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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