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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key 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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