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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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