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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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