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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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