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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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