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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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