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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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