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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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