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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors 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 courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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