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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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