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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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