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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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