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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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