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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses 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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