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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured 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 classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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