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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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