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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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