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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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