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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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