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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have empowered people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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