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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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