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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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