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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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