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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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