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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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