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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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