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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? 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 experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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