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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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