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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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