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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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