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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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