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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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