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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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