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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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