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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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