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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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