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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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