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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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