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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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