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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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