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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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