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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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