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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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