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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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