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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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