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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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