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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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