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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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