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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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