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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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