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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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