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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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