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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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