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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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