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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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