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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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