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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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