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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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