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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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