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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning have empowered humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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