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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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