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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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