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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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