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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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