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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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