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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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