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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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