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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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