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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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