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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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