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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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