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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in online education technology have enabled students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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