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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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