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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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