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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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