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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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