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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates 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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