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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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