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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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