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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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