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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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