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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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