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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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