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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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