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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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