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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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