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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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