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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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