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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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