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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning enable learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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