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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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