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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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