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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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