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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models 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 in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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