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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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