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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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