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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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