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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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