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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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