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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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