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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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