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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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