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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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