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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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