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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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