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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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