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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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