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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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