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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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