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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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