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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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