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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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