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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What 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 participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand these new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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