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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different 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 in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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