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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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