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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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