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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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