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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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