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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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