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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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