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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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