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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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