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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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