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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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