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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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