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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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