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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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