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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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