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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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