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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor 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 blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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