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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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