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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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