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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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