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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major 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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