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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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