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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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