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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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