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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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