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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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