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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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