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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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