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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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