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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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