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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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