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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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