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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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