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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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