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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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