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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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