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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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