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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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