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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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