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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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