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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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