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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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