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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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