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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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