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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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