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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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