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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education