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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? 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 stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores 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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