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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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