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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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