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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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