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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers 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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