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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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