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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure 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 massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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