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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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