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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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