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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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