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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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