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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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