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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered students all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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