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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive 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 several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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