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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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