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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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