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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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