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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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