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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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