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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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