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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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