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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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