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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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