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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp these open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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