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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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