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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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