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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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