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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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