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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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