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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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