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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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