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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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