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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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