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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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