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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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