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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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