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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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