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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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