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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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