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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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