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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure 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 massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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