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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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