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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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