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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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