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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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