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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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