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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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