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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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