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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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