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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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