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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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