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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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