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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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