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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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