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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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