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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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