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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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