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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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