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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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