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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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