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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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