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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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