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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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