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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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