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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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