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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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