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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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