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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that educators 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 teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education experiments. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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