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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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