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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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