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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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