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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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