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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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