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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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