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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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