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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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