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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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