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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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