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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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