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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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