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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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