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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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