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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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