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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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