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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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