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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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