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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are 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 quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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