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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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