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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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