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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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