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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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