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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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