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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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