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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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