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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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