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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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