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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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