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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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