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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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