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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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