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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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