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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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