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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major 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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