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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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