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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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