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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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