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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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