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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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