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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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