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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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