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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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