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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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