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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What 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 organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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