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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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