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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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