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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different 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 organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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