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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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