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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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