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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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