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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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