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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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