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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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