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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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