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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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