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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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