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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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