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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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