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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education 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 MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student 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 intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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