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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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