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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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