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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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