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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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