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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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