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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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