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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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