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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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