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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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