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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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