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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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