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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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