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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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