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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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