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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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