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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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