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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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