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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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