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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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