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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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