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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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