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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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