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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers 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 massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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