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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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