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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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