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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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