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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? 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 experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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