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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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