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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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