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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers 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? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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