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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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