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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? 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 participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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