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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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