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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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