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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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