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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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