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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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