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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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