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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? 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 optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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