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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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