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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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