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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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