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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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