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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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