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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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