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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different 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 optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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