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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students 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 several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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