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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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